When to go · Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 15
Crowds: Low; Sri Lanka overall
Prices: Low; Sri Lanka overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Polonnaruwa

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PolonnaruwaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 15 days
Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka · Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwarainy
Dry zone: hot and dusty in April–May; the north-east monsoon rains fall October–January.

Sri Lanka overall: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Polonnaruwa, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).

January: Inside Polonnaruwa's best window: Jan–Sep (dry season in the Cultural Triangle).

Polonnaruwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.